# Case Report: Repair of an Iatrogenic Right Carotid-Internal Jugular Vein Fistula

## TL;DR

This case report describes a rare complication of a carotid-jugular fistula caused by a central line catheter and outlines its treatment.

## Contribution

The novelty lies in documenting a rare iatrogenic CJF case and providing a treatment framework for clinicians.

## Key findings

- A right carotid-jugular fistula was identified as a complication of central line catheterization.
- Surgical intervention successfully repaired the fistula.
- The case contributes to understanding and managing this rare vascular pathology.

## Abstract

A carotid-jugular fistula (CJF) is a direct communication between the carotid artery and jugular vein, which has been described as a rare complication of trauma, central line placement, or surgical intervention. We report a rare case of a patient with a right CJF presumed to be the result of previous central line catheterization. This case report characterizes the vascular pathology and describes the subsequent surgical intervention. The goal of this case report is to provide clinicians with a framework for treating this rare pathology and to contribute to the literature on this devastating potential complication.